1977 – 1995
Their fifth studio album represents their commercial and artistic peak: - First CD to sell one million copies - First album to sell one million copies in CD format - 34 weeks at #1 on UK Albums Chart - 9 weeks at #1 on Billboard 200 (US) - Diamond certification (10× platinum) - Grammy Award for...
** (1978): Breakthrough hit, Top 10 in US and UK - **
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** (1985): #1 US, Top 10 UK - **
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2. **Communiqué** (1979) – Follow-up to debut 3. **Making Movies** (1980) – Featuring
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| Year | Title | Role/Impact | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Brothers in Arms | Album | |
| 1985 | (1985–1988) – Guitar ## Commercial Success ### Album Sales - | Album | |
| 1978 | "Sultans of Swing" | Album | |
| 1985 | "Money for Nothing" | Album | |
| 1985 | "Walk of Life" | Album | |
| 1978 | Dire Straits | Album |